
Google and YouTube will pay $30 million to settle claims of improperly collecting personal data from children under 13 between 2013 and 2020, violating COPPA. The settlement targets individuals who watched YouTube as children during this period. Eligible claimants do not need proof of viewing and must file by January 21, 2026, to receive a portion of the payout. Google and YouTube deny wrongdoing.
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